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Music Directors And Composers
Job Numbers and Growth
The number of jobs for music directors and composers in the US is about 68,000. Recent data shows that this occupation has a high level of unemployment.
Part-Time Work and Self-Employment
Of those working as employees, 37% work fewer than 40 hours per week. Around 45% of music directors and composers are independent contractors.
Training and Education
A bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience is often required to work in this field. Survey data provided by the government shows that 53% of employees have a bachelor's degree or higher. 28% of music directors and composers attended college, but do not have a degree. 19% of workers were able to find a job with only a high school education. Recommended schools are shown in the column to the right; request information from them to help you decide which, if any, could help you with this career.
Area Job Conditions
On a per capita basis, there are more jobs for employees in Corvallis (Oregon), Salem (Oregon), and Medford (Oregon), and fewer jobs in Washington (District of Columbia), Orlando (Florida), and Houston (Texas).
Compensation for music directors and composers is the most in Cincinnati (Ohio), San Diego (California), and Houston (Texas), and the lowest in Scranton (Pennsylvania), Syracuse (New York), and Rochester (New York).
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Music Directors And Composers: Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area
The table below shows data for Music Directors And Composers, as of 2008. The Popularity in Area number tells you how common jobs for Music Directors And Composers are in the area, compared to other US metro areas. A value of 1.0 means an average number of people in the position for area population. Lower numbers mean fewer of these positions in the metro area. The most popular areas for Music Directors And Composers are starred 
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| State | Area | Positions | Typical Pay | Popularity in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Oakland | 140 | $56,420 | 2.8 |
| California | Riverside | 70 | $56,890 | 1.1 |
| California | Sacramento | 100 | 2.3 | |
| California | San Diego | 110 | $99,930 | 1.7 |
| California | San Francisco | 150 | $62,470 | 3.1 |
| California | San Jose | 160 | $54,470 | 3.5 |
| California | Santa Ana | 100 | $37,210 | 1.3 |
| District of Columbia | Washington | 100 | $40,270 | 0.9 |
| Florida | Jacksonville | 50 | $40,050 | 1.7 |
| Florida | Orlando | 40 | $55,780 | 0.8 |
| Florida | Tampa | 80 | $47,170 | 1.3 |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | 100 | $38,150 | 4.7 |
| Illinois | Chicago | 390 | $42,120 | 2.1 |
| Maryland | Baltimore | 80 | $45,480 | 1.2 |
| Massachusetts | Boston | 150 | $54,810 | 1.8 |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | 210 | $58,160 | 2.4 |
| New Jersey | Newark | 70 | 1.4 | |
| New York | Albany | 150 | $37,110 | 7 |
| New York | Buffalo | 160 | 6.1 | |
| New York | Nassau | 360 | 5.8 | |
| New York | New York | 1,020 | $50,760 | 4 |
| New York | Poughkeepsie | 80 | $35,220 | 7 |
| New York | Rochester | 160 | $33,890 | 6.6 |
| New York | Syracuse | 100 | $36,920 | 6.7 |
| New York | Utica | 30 | 5.1 | |
| Ohio | Cincinnati | 90 | $132,600 | 1.8 |
| Ohio | Dayton | 30 | $45,770 | 1.6 |
| Oregon | Corvallis | 50 | $59,060 | 39.9 |
| Oregon | Eugene | 40 | $38,390 | 5.8 |
| Oregon | Medford | 30 | $47,780 | 7.9 |
| Oregon | Portland | 290 | $35,960 | 5.7 |
| Oregon | Salem | 60 | $64,340 | 8.6 |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 150 | $44,550 | 1.6 |
| Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | 80 | $33,040 | 1.4 |
| Pennsylvania | Scranton | 40 | $24,600 | 3.2 |
| Rhode Island | Providence | 70 | $46,660 | 2.5 |
| Texas | Houston | 60 | $66,500 | 0.5 |
| Virginia | Richmond | 40 | $39,820 | 1.4 |
| Washington | Seattle | 70 | $66,770 | 1 |
| Wisconsin | Madison | 50 | $51,890 | 3.1 |
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Recommended Schools for Music Directors And Composers
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